Dachshund Wiener Dog Races 2019

Come watch wiener dogs race to the finish line in 2019 on our Doggy Friendly Patio!! Food, beer, and good times! VIEW EVENT ON CALENDAR

The Wiener Dog Races are always one of the most popular attractions at Old World. The "Running of the Wieners" are usually held once a month. In September and October, enjoy Oktoberfest Dog Races EVERY Sunday between 3-4pm.

Bring your doxies and your whole family for a really fun day! Some of our adoptable doxies will be there for "show and tell". We will be selling tickets for our amazing raffle as well. Bring your appetite. Bratwurst, German food, and drinks will be available from the BBQ Kitchen in the event area.

Race & Check-In Times:

1:00 PM: Dachshund Races – Check in 1 hr BEFORE race time.

2:30 PM: Small breed dog races – Check in 1 hr BEFORE race time.

Dog Race Sign-Up Fee & Info

$10 cash-only to sign up your dog.
Sign up at at Wiener Dog Store #38.
Sign up your dog in advance.
Pre-registration is highly recommended as space is limited.
Call Inge McKellop at (714) 402-7327

Parking Information:

The parking structure next to Old World is under construction. Please park in the BELLA TERRA PARKING STRUCTURE. You can drop off family members in our parking lot, then park at Bella Terra Parking structure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

WIENER DOG RACES duringGERMAN HERITAGE DAY

Sponsored by The Wiener Dog Store

July 14, 3pm - 4pm

German Heritage Day:July 14 from 2pm to 6pm. Dog Races between 3pm-4pm.Where:Old World Beer GardenSpectator Admission:FREE Spectator Admission to watch the dog races.

Under 21 you must be accompanied by your parents. No exceptions.

FREE MEALS to the first 500 people.

Admission will be FREE all day long and the 1st 500 guests will receive a FREE meal. Free food is served at 2pm. FREE spectator admission to watch the dog races.

Bring your doxies and your whole family for a really fun day! Some of our doxies will be there for "show and tell". We will be selling tickets for our amazing raffle as well.
Bring your appetite. Bratwurst, German food, and drinks will be available from the BBQ Kitchen in the event area.

Race & Check-In Times:

Dog Race Sign-Up Fee & Info

$10 cash-only to sign up your dog.
Sign up at at Wiener Dog Store #38.
Sign up your dog in advance.
Pre-registration is highly recommended as space is limited.
Call Inge McKellop at (714) 402-7327

If you have a Dachshund you'd like enter in a race at Old World Beer Garden in Huntington Beach, call Inge McKellop at(714) 402-7327

TO ENTER YOUR DOG IN THE RACE, YOU MUST GO TO UNIT #38 TO REGISTER YOUR DOG.

You will receive entrée tickets from Inge, which will allow you to enter at no cost and bypass the general admission line to go to the VIP line for expedited entrée to have enough time to check in to the race.

The History of Dachshund Wiener Dog Races at Old World

Dachshund racing became popular following a 1993 Miller Lite commercial that highlighted odd sports, and it's grown in popularity since then. Check out the video.

The Wiener Dog Races are always one of the most popular attractions at Old World, and while the races are usually held once a month, during Oktoberfest you'll enjoy the ‘Running of the Wieners' every Sunday between 3pm - 4pm.

The races were started by Inge McKellop, owner of ‘Paws at the Mill', a specialty Dachshund retail store in Old World village.

Placed into one of four weight classes, the Dachshunds run a 22-yard course with their owners at the finish line, luring their dogs to run toward them with colorful toys, food, cheers and the occasional begging. In the early days the races were run through the village streets, and the dogs chased a skunk-scented piece of fur tied to a line being pulled by a car battery and motor.

As they grew in popularity they were moved to the outside patio and beer garden within Old World, where the straight course allowed a better experience for everyone.

The Dachshund was originally bred to hunt badgers. The miniature dachshund weighs in at 11 pounds or less at maturity, while a standard dachshund weighs in at 16-32 pounds. Both dachshund sizes come in three coat types - smooth, long-haired, and wirehaired.

If you have a Dachshund you'd like enter in a race, call Inge McKellop at (714) 402-7327

Video Gallery

Baby Luv at Oldworld Dachshund Races

Dachshund Races

Wiener Dog Nationals - The Movie

Kevan Peterson, writer, producer and director of the original 'Wiener Dog Nationals - The Movie' recently filmed the sequel, 'Wiener Dog Internationals' at Old World. It was a great event with more than 300 people crowding the race track custom built for the filming. Races, Photos, Action!!!

The filming went on for more than 11 hours, following a week of filming at Old World. The filming included more than 60 dogs racing and pictures of dogs (and their owners) for various cut away shots in the movie. There were cool merchandise giveaways, scripts etc. It was a great day for Wiener Dogs. Look for the release of Wiener Dog Internationals - The Movie around March of 2015. Here are some great pictures from the filming on that day